Gold Note DS-10 EVO
Streamer, DAC, pre-amplifier and headphone amplifier
The Gold Note DS-10 EVO is a versatile state-of-the-art streaming DAC, designed for the contemporary audiophile: it features a new generation D/A Converter, UPnP-DLNA Streamer, Line Preamplifier and a Headphone Amplifier. It combines its extended connectivity features with Bluetooth 5.0, and a headphone double power GAIN output.
The DS-10 EVO is also equipped with analogue input to become a complete preamplifier for analogue and digital sources, both the analogue line input and the preamp stage operate in a fully analogue way to preserve the purest audio quality. The technology of the DS-10 EVO is enclosed in a compact-sized aluminium chassis, which makes it the perfect addition to a modern High-End audio system.
The Gold Note DS-10 EVO is a Roon Ready device with a quick set-up and multi-room capabilities. Simply connect it to your network using the Wi-Fi or the Ethernet port and to your power amplifier or active speakers, and get ready to explore the limitless possibilities of high-resolution music. Stream through Roon, Airplay, Tidal Connect, MQA, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, vTuner and Deezer or access your collection of digital music stored locally on a NAS or a USB flash drive and control the DS-10 with the easy to use GN Control App on your smartphone or tablet (available for free on iOS and Android). The DS-10 EVO is equipped with an ON/OFF switchable High-End Analogue Preamp stage to enable the control of the analogue volume even through web players (when the Preamp stage is activated) and guarantee the best performance ever.
The DS-10 EVO also features a 6.3mm headphone output with two sensitivity levels (High/Low), a proprietary technology Gold Note developed to help get the best out of your headphones.
You can quickly check all the functions available on the DS-10 EVO on its large 2.8” TFT display and fully control it through the SKC (Single Knob Control) located on the front panel, the Gold Note remote control or the dedicated App GN Control. Gold Note's easy-to-use GN Control App (available for free on iOS and Android) displays on your smartphone or tablet all information registered on the track as well as the real resolution format.
Gold Note DS-10 EVO features a state-of-the-art mechanical structure made of solid machined steel and thick aluminium. The high-quality materials used guarantee low-frequency resonance, vibrational control, and a low magnetic inertial field. To enhance the performance of the DS-10 EVO even more, combine it with PSU-10 EVO, the dedicated external inductive power supply.
| Measurements | 20 x 8 x 26 cm |
| Weight (net) | 4 kg |
| Digital input(s) | Yes |
| Input, optical (TosLink) | 2 |
| Input, coaxial (S/Pdif) | 1 |
| Input, USB | 2 |
| Input, network (RJ45) | Yes |
| Input, AES/EBU | 1 |
| Output, Stereo RCA | 1 |
| Output, Stereo XLR | 1 |
| Output, Headphone | 1/4" TRS |
| Pre-out (stereo) | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wired network | Yes |
| Network features | AirPlay, Bluetooth, Roon Ready |
| Supported streaming services | Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect |
| App Control | iOS and Android |
| Audio decoding | DSD64 / 2.8 MHz, DSD128 / 5.6 MHz, DSD256 / 11.2 MHz, DSD512 / 22.5 MHz, DXD, MQA decoder |
| Supported sample rates, kHz | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192, 352, 384 |
| Supported bit depth | 16 bit, 24 bit, 32 bit |
| Audio chipset (DAC) | AKM AK4493 PCM |
| Tuner | Internet radio |
| In the box | Remote control, Power cable, Users guide |
| Power consumption | 30 watts max |